About the Course
Our eight-week Python for Data Science program introduces core concepts of Python as a programming language. This technical program is project-based and presents you with the opportunity to create and run your own Python projects.
You Will Learn To:
- Understand Python language
- Perform advanced data analysis and processing;
- Write production-level Python code
- Train and evaluate machine learning models
- Design and optimize Python code for performance and speed
- Write Python code to efficiently process large data sets
- Prepare machine learning models for production use
- Create enduring models to be deployed as an API or used for batch scoring
- Design code that runs in parallel using multiprocessing and multithreading functionality
- Discuss advanced Python functionalities like classes and functions
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive credentials certifying completion from the University of Chicago, including a digital badge, and become part of the UChicago network.
Methodologies and Techniques:
Python, Jupyter, and Anaconda
Career Outlook
- Entry-Level Software Developer
- GIS Analyst
- Junior Python Developer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Python Full-Stack Developer
- Quality Assurance Engineer
- Senior Python Developer
Meet Your Instructors
These instructors teach this course regularly. Please speak to your enrollment advisor if you wish to know who the current teacher is.
Michael Colella, MS, MA, MS
Senior Director of Global Data Strategy and Analytics, AXS
Michael Colella is the senior director of Global Data Strategy and Analytics at AXS, where he leads business intelligence, analytics engineering, and web analytics. He is passionate about helping organizations use advanced analytics and AI to thrive.
Joshua Goldberg, MSc
Data Scientist, Amazon
Joshua Goldberg is a data scientist with eight years of industry experience. He currently works at Amazon as a data scientist, building machine learning models to support Amazon’s supply chain operations in Private Brands.
Patrick McQuillan, MBA
Analytics Executive and Strategy Consultant
Patrick McQuillan is a sought-after subject matter expert in data governance, business intelligence, and AI strategy. He earned his MBA from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor of Economics and International Affairs from Northeastern University.
The University of Chicago Approach to Online Learning
Our online learning programs are crafted with your specific needs in mind. Programs combine e-learning with live, interactive sessions to strengthen your skill set while maximizing your time. We couple academic theory and business knowledge with practical, real-world application. Through online learning sessions, you will have an opportunity to grow your professional network and interact with University of Chicago instructors and your classmates.
Student Feedback
"This is a great course for solidifying Python programming knowledge. It includes problem-solving and theorem-building exercises that will give you invaluable experience."
"This course helped me refresh concepts, learn about new use cases, and bolster my capabilities as a leader in a company where we create AI solutions."
